Digital Citizen Staged Activity Badge

The
Digital Citizen and Digital Maker Staged Activity Badges involve
performing some tasks online, as well as finding out about topics, such
as social networking and how digital technology works and can be used to
enhance our lives. Before young people take part in these activities,
they should be aware of the benefits and the risks to being online. Be
sure they are aware of the safety rules first. Check that they
understand that staying safe involves:

understanding that staying safe online is similar to staying safe in the real world

using passwords to protect their computer and email accounts

using trusted software and not downloading programmes they are not sure about

having some form of anti-virus software

recognising
that they should ask an adult they trust before they visit a particular
website, understanding that private information should not be given to
anyone online without the permission of a trusted adult

Resources have been developed to
support with delivering the digital skills badges.

Digital Citizen – stage 4

How to earn your badgeComplete
every task to achieve Stage 4, showing that you have thought about the
potential risks and how to stay safe for each activity.

Create a portfolio of digital media. It might include artwork or a photograph that you alter using creative tools, music, animation, CAD (Computer Aided Design) or 3D sculpture.

Create a film, video, stop-motion animation or podcast and share it using a suitable media sharing tool.

Create
a social network profile for your section, a band, local interest group
or something similar. Alternatively you could make a small website that can host content, such as photos, poetry or information about your local area.

Use the internet for research:

Choose a local, national, community or Scouting issue, or something from the news or current affairs.

Put your information together in a structured way, for example grouping similar information. Make sure you know where each piece of information comes from.

Select the information you think is most appropriate and reliable.

Each
young person who participates in the Programme, including badges and
awards, should face a similar degree of challenge, and requirements can
be adapted according to each young person’s abilities. For more
information and practical tips see our guidance on flexibility.